Cherelle Parker
American politician
Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 10, 1972)[1] is an American politician who has served as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office.[2][3]
Cherelle Parker | |
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| 100th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Kenney |
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office January 4, 2016 – September 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Marian B. Tasco |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Phillips |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 200th district | |
| In office September 13, 2005 – December 31, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | LeAnna Washington |
| Succeeded by | Tonyelle Cook-Artis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Ben Mullins (m. 2010) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Lincoln University (BS) University of Pennsylvania (MPA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
References
change- ↑ Nogueras, Carlos (September 10, 2022). "Cherelle Parker holds dual event to celebrate her 50th birthday and kick off her mayoral campaign". Al Día. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ↑ Orso, Anna (May 22, 2023). "Cherelle Parker on becoming the first woman poised to be Philly mayor: 'I didn't get here alone'". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ↑ Farr, Stephanie (December 29, 2023). "For 36 hours, Philly won't have a sworn-in mayor. Here's how we should mark the rare event". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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